Private company

World Combat League

Logo: Horcrux92, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

Martial arts promoter

The World Combat League (WCL) was a full contact, team-based kickboxing promotion. It was founded by movie star and martial artist Chuck Norris.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2005Founded¹

HeadquartersCarrollton¹
Websitewww.worldcombatleague.com

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The World Combat League (WCL) was a full contact, team-based kickboxing promotion. It was founded by movie star and martial artist Chuck Norris.²

The story

Founded by Chuck Norris in 2005.¹

Leadership

Who has led World Combat League, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderChuck Norris¹

Products and brands

This represents the maximum weight for each of the men's division.

147 lbs

164 lbs

178 lbs

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195 lbs

235+ lbs

128+ lbs for women.

For the fighter weigh-in, there is a window of several pounds that must be met to qualify. For example, the 195 lbs division fighters are required to weight between 178 and 195, whereas the 235 lbs weight division must weigh between 195 and 235 lbs.

From Wikipedia’s article on World Combat League, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.⁴

Timeline

2005Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataWorld Combat League on Wikidata
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WikipediaWorld Combat League on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsWorld Combat League logo by Horcrux92, Public domain
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WikipediaWorld Combat League on Wikipedia (revision used)